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New England’s Largest Pizza Festival Bringing 30-Plus Pizzerias From Mass, CT, Italy To Boston
Any way you slice it, Boston will become the upper crust of New England’s pizza scene for one weekend next month.
The Boston Pizza Festival returns to City Hall Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, and Sunday, Sept. 20. Organizers expect more than 30 pizzerias to serve slices to over 20,000 guests.
The lineup includes Sally’s Apizza from New Haven. Rossopomodoro at Eataly will also take part. Pizza Taxi from Vico Equense, Italy, will make the trip to Boston.
Raffaele Russo of Boston’s Quattro, whom organizers describe as the world’s sixth-ranked pizza maker, is also set to appear.
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MA Among 5 Best States To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
From strong schools and health care to high incomes and low crime, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Best States to Live In list on Monday, Aug. 10. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, quality of life, and safety.
Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic reasons.
"When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing price…
Marvel Artist, Mass Teacher Andy Fish Faces Two Rare Blood Cancers, Needs Stem-Cell Transplant
Some people spend a lifetime lifting others up. Now, a Maryland family is hoping the favor comes back around.
The call for help starts in Hagerstown, where Gina Gabianelli has launched a GoFundMe campaign for her cousin, nationally recognized comic book artist Andy Fish, who was diagnosed with two rare blood cancers and is preparing for a life-saving stem-cell transplant.
Fish, a father of three and longtime Massachusetts resident, has spent nearly three decades building a career as a professional artist, writer and educator.
His work has appeared in Marvel Comics, Archie Comics, War…
Why Massachusetts, Connecticut, Several Others Are Skipping Trump's Great American State Fair
Connecticut and Massachusetts are among at least eight states that will not participate in the Great American State Fair, a centerpiece event in President Donald Trump's celebrations of America's 250th anniversary.
The fair is scheduled to run from June 25 through July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with organizers originally envisioning participation from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Instead, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington have opted out, according to Yahoo News.
Rhode Island announced on Monday, June 15, …
Get Paid To Play A Guard, Doctor In A Horror Movie Filming At A Cape Cod Jail
A Cape Cod correctional facility will serve as a filming location for a psychological horror movie later this week, and production is looking for paid extras.
Scenes for the film “Deluxe Ocean View” are scheduled to be shot at Barnstable County Correctional Facility in Buzzards Bay on April 8 and 9, MassLive reports.
One role is for a security guard, described as “big and intimidating,” who would work on April 8 and potentially April 9, with a flat rate of $224, according to a Backstage posting.
Another role is for a prison doctor, described as a middle-aged man, who would work on April 9,…
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WWE Superstar Talks 'John Cena Day,' Mass Hometown, Wrestling Dad, 80, In Final Match
Wrestling has been good to John Cena, but all good things must come to a pin.
The 48-year-old WWE superstar visited “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Wednesday night, Dec. 3, to talk about his final match in the squared circle this weekend and everything wrestling has given to his life.
A West Newbury, Massachusetts, native, Cena recently celebrated "John Cena Day" on Nov. 10, which he joked could become an annual holiday in the Bay State. But he said there’s one person more excited than he is for the newly minted day: his dad, who is also named John Cena.
"He's going to be parking in the middle of …
Former Ravens DL Arthur Jones, Brother Of UFC Champ Jon, Patriots Star Chandler, Dies At 39
The Baltimore Ravens are mourning the loss of a Super Bowl champion.
Former defensive tackle Arthur Jones, 39, died suddenly, the team announced Friday.
"We are terribly saddened to learn of Arthur Jones' sudden passing," Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta stated. "Arthur's presence was a gift to everyone he encountered. His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continuously uplifted others."
"He was kind, courteous and enthusiastic — always displaying a love for family, teammates and friends."
Jones played for the Ravens from 2010 to 2013 an…
